From 1914 through to 1918 a war raged. This war was so significant it came to be known as World War One. People from all over the world were involved, including people from our local Goulburn Valley region.
DISCUSS AND RESPOND: Consider the questions posed alongside Private Robert Mactier, an ANZAC who hailed from the small country town of Tatura. Why did he, and so many young people like him, sacrifice their lives for our society? Why do people always make the statement, 'Lest we forget', at ANZAC day and war memorial services? If it is our duty to not forget, how can we ensure that we do not?
Throughout history the defence and preservation of important values such as equality and freedom for humanity has been prevalent. The ANZACs of World War One found themselves in a time in history where they were asked to go above and beyond in their actions to do this. They put their lives on the line for future generations. As one of those future generations it is our legacy to honour the efforts they made to sustain our open and free way of life. By listening to, reading and partaking in the commemoration of the stories behind the ANZAC spirit, we can ensure we do this.
Country music legend Lee Kernaghan has set an inspirational example of how we can personally engage with the history of the ANZACs and do something to ensure we will remember them. For the 100 years anniversary of World War One, Kernaghan has researched the experiences of soldiers and created a tribute album inspired by the letters they sent home while on duty. Kernaghan, along with fellow musicians including Jess Mauboy, Guy Sebastion and Megan Washington, has 'brought soldiers' letters ... to life in song'.
Click on this image to read more about these musicians' tribute to the ANZAC spirit.
Read the story of Lucy and Frank, a couple from Melbourne whose letters were part of the inspiration for Kernaghan's memorial project:
Just like Kernaghan, Mauboy and Sebastian, we have the power to honour the legacy of the ANZACs. The GV ANZACs served us proudly and we can now do our best to return their favour by using our voices to remember their stories.
THE TASK: To create a GV ANZAC expository or imaginative memorial piece of work inspired by authentic research
PRESENTATION ACTIVITY OPTIONS (NB:// It is compulsory to complete at least one of the activities presented in red):
Postcard
Diary
Stamp designs
Autobiography
Series of letters
Free choice detailed writing response - teacher approval for
idea must be given
From 1914 through to 1918 a war raged. This war was so significant it came to be known as World War One. People from all over the world were involved, including people from our local Goulburn Valley region.
DISCUSS AND RESPOND: Consider the questions posed alongside Private Robert Mactier, an ANZAC who hailed from the small country town of Tatura. Why did he, and so many young people like him, sacrifice their lives for our society? Why do people always make the statement, 'Lest we forget', at ANZAC day and war memorial services? If it is our duty to not forget, how can we ensure that we do not?
Just what does legacy mean?
Throughout history the defence and preservation of important values such as equality and freedom for humanity has been prevalent. The ANZACs of World War One found themselves in a time in history where they were asked to go above and beyond in their actions to do this. They put their lives on the line for future generations. As one of those future generations it is our legacy to honour the efforts they made to sustain our open and free way of life. By listening to, reading and partaking in the commemoration of the stories behind the ANZAC spirit, we can ensure we do this.
Country music legend Lee Kernaghan has set an inspirational example of how we can personally engage with the history of the ANZACs and do something to ensure we will remember them. For the 100 years anniversary of World War One, Kernaghan has researched the experiences of soldiers and created a tribute album inspired by the letters they sent home while on duty. Kernaghan, along with fellow musicians including Jess Mauboy, Guy Sebastion and Megan Washington, has 'brought soldiers' letters ... to life in song'.
Read the story of Lucy and Frank, a couple from Melbourne whose letters were part of the inspiration for Kernaghan's memorial project:
Just like Kernaghan, Mauboy and Sebastian, we have the power to honour the legacy of the ANZACs. The GV ANZACs served us proudly and we can now do our best to return their favour by using our voices to remember their stories.
THE TASK: To create a GV ANZAC expository or imaginative memorial piece of work inspired by authentic research
PRESENTATION ACTIVITY OPTIONS (NB:// It is compulsory to complete at least one of the activities presented in red):
idea must be given
Explore the ANZAC Gallipoli experience: